My fiance and I already live together and really dont need any gifts. People usually give you things for your home and we dont need any of that but we would like to receive the cash instead to help us go on a honeymoon or get something we really want / need. I was thinking o get a money chest for our reception but I dont know... How should I word it in our invitations ??
2007-01-19 04:44:46 · 9 answers · asked by Princess 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
Hey! This is a cool question!
My fiance and I were just chatting about it the other day...
Print on your invitation:
"Your gift will be appreciated, but your R100 more..."
Well, depending on what currency you're using... I'm from South Africa!
Then you will find guests putting more that the amount you requested...
2007-01-19 04:55:41 · answer #1 · answered by *Flutter* 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just don't do a gift registry and or don't have a shower.. Relate to everyone you know you don't need anything for the home and word will spread from person to person and that will be enough. Also, hint you'd rather have a really NICE honeymoon more than anything else. They'll get the hint.. Don't forget the dollar dance as well.
2007-01-19 04:52:58 · answer #2 · answered by amylr620 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's tacky to flat out request money as a gift or expect people to give money. One thing you can do is register for a honeymoon. You plan the honeymoon and your guests make gift payments directly to the travel agent.
People will give money regardless but by specifically requesting money, you will probably offend more than you inspire.
2007-01-19 04:58:02 · answer #3 · answered by CAITLIN 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can't do that! First of all it's really rude to dictate what kinds of gifts you want. Secondly I think it's rude to ask for money, and the Money Chest is exactly that! You can list the travel agent on your registry list, and they can purchase parts of your honeymoon for you if they like. Ask a travel agent to help. I've seen the honeymoon registries and I think that would be the best bet.
2007-01-19 04:52:41 · answer #4 · answered by brown_iyed_grrl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
on your invitations request no gifts send us on a honeymoon instead or cash will be accepted in lieu of girts or presents there is nothing wrong with a money chest
2007-01-19 05:01:51 · answer #5 · answered by janiebug 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was the same way. I didn't want any gifts. Just write in the invitation the price for the wedding party. Don't see another way to let people know what you want.
2007-01-19 05:33:20 · answer #6 · answered by kisses 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don;t think it's a good idea to write that in invitations. Someone will bring you some gift for your house, but there will be someone who will give you some money. (usually someone who doesn't know what to buy you).
2007-01-19 05:44:46 · answer #7 · answered by Hannah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I attended a wedding last month and the invitation read something like this... "since the couple have most of what they need to start their life together, tokens will be much more appreciated". Even if it didn't mean tokens as in literally coins will be given to them, it's understood that it would be better if they were given money.
2007-01-19 05:07:55 · answer #8 · answered by nanuh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OOh good question, OK say on the invites that you are requesting money gift for future purchases like baby furniture or something like that.
2007-01-19 04:51:25 · answer #9 · answered by picture 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋